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An Introduction

ISKCON belongs to the Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya (denomination or tradition), a monotheistic tradition within Vedic or Hindu culture. Hindu culture is vast, and the term 'Hinduism' encompasses numerous theologies, philosophies, religious traditions, and spiritual cultures.

Prabhupada on Hinduism

The question of ISKCON’s identity in relationship to Hinduism has often drawn complex and contradictory responses. People often quote ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada out of context, saying “we are not Hindus.” However, the truth is that Srila Prabhupada himself had a layered view on the subject, responding to the “Hindu” name in the same way that he did everything else—nuanced according to time, place, and circumstance.